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In Slovakia, the political landscape is marked by escalating tensions and public demonstrations against Prime Minister Robert Fico’s government, with a significant protest occurring last Friday. Adding to the complexity, President Zuzana Čaputová, a vocal critic of Fico, has decided not to seek re-election in the upcoming presidential race scheduled for this Saturday. Although the presidency is largely symbolic, it has become a battleground for ideological clashes between anti-globalist sentiments and pro-European Union conformity. The election is closely contested between two principal candidates: Peter Pellegrini, a former prime minister and ally of Fico, and Ivan Korčok, the liberal foreign minister in the preceding administration known for his critical stance on Hungary. Opinion polls suggest a tight race between Pellegrini and Korčok, with forecasts indicating a neck-and-neck competition for both the initial and potential second rounds of voting. This election is a critical moment for Slovakia, highlighting the nation’s divided political and social landscape.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZz8q2tZC7QuQiFwPKQ4Bug/joinSupport us on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/tfiglobalWebsite – https://tfiglobalnews.com/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tfiglobal/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tfiglobalTwitter – https://twitter.com/tfiglobal Telegram – https://t.me/tfiglobalThis channel is owned, operated, and managed by, TFI Media Private Limited.#Slovakia #robertfico #ZuzanaCaputova #EU #europeanunion #Fico #Hungary #peterpellegrini